Today's News

INDEPENDENCE — June 9 was the deadline for candidates to file for this year’s November general election in Grayson County.

The county now has a total of 23 candidates running for open seats in local government offices this year.

Nominees this year include a fairly even mixture of incumbents and new faces. Some of the seats up for grabs this year include commonwealth’s attorney, treasurer, sheriff, clerk of court, as well as seats on the Grayson Board of Supervisors and the school board.

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After reading in the paper about Lucy Nottingham winning the teaching prize at Laurel School, I was really tickled for her. I don’t know her, but I was really tickled for her. I was talking to another lady who told me they don’t tell you this, but she has already been transferred to another school. It’s about time we let teachers that have master’s degrees do the work they are trained to do.

HILLSVILLE — A Carroll County Grand Jury released 61 indictments against 39 individuals on June 15.

Included in the list were three of the four people connected to a drug case.

According to a report from the Galax Police Department, two Galax residents were arrested and charged with possession of narcotics after the execution of a search warrant at Glendale Apartments in February. Misty Rena Urbina, 33, and William Bradley Earp, 23, were charged.

ABINGDON – A former law firm bookkeeper, who previously pleaded guilty to embezzlement charges, was sentenced last week in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Abingdon.

Patricia Ethel Chinault, 72, of Apopka, Fla., was sentenced on June 5 to 24 months in federal prison. Chinault previously pleaded guilty to embezzling approximately $1 million from a Carroll County law firm.

FRIES — Equestrian and rodeo enthusiast Jamie Hyatt was honored with a dedication at the Providence School’s horse arena in Fries on May 3.

Now named the “Jamie Hyatt Arena,” the spot has become a second home to riders, and a venue for horse shows and rodeos that have grown in popularity over the past two years. Proceeds from events go to the Fries Volunteer Fire Department, and offer a fun escape for families and fellow equestrians of all ages.

Luke Harvey Ward turned one year old on Jan. 28. He is the son of Kris and Mary Lynne Ward of Independence. His older brothers are Braeden and Levi.

His grandparents are Harry Cox, Bo and Susan Moxley, and Harvey and Jill Ward. His great-grandparents are Agnes Cox, Mary Jane Hollingsworth, Danna Ward, and Lacy and Dreama Bowman. Luke celebrated with a “Little Man” party at his home.